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S. 766 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-120

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Became lawGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed SenateDec 11, 2025
Passed HouseSep 16, 2026
To PresidentSep 29, 2026
Became lawOct 7, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 766 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Annual report
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    What it does

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    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act

    This act requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from federal agencies and report to Congress regarding projects that are behind schedule or have expenditures that have exceeded the original cost estimate.

    Specifically, the act requires OMB to issue guidance directing federal agencies to annually submit specified information to OMB regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project.

    Among other information, the agencies must submit to OMB

    • a description of each project;

    • an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project;

    • the original and current expected dates for the completion of the project;

    • the original and current cost estimates adjusted for inflation;

    • an explanation for any delays in completing the project or increases in the cost; and

    • the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus awarded for the project.

    The act also requires OMB to submit an annual report to Congress containing the information submitted by the agencies and post the report on the OMB website.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Oct 7, 2026).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2026-10-07Became Public Law No: 119-120.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-10-07Became Public Law No: 119-120.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-10-07Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-10-07Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-09-29Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-09-29Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-09-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    8. 2026-09-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5930-5931)House floor actions
    9. 2026-09-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5930-5931)Library of Congress
    10. 2026-09-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 766.House floor actions
    11. 2026-09-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5930-5931)House floor actions
    12. 2026-09-16Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    13. 2026-03-18Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.Senate
    14. 2025-12-15Held at the desk.House floor actions
    15. 2025-12-15Received in the House.House floor actions
    16. 2025-12-15Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    17. 2025-12-11Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)Senate
    18. 2025-12-11Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    19. 2025-11-03Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.Senate
    20. 2025-11-03Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.Senate
    21. 2025-11-03Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
    22. 2025-07-30Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
    23. 2025-02-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    24. 2025-02-27Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-120 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • Margaret Wood Hassan D-NH
    • Ashley Moody R-FL
    • Jacky Rosen D-NV
    • Rick Scott R-FL